{"id":3892,"date":"2023-02-13T13:11:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3892"},"modified":"2023-12-08T09:57:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T09:57:22","slug":"geography-optional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/","title":{"rendered":"Geography Optional &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+banner&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_id=blog&amp;utm_term=blog&amp;utm_content=UPSC+PSP\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"UPSC Prelims\" class=\"wp-image-20678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-1170x369.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-585x184.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>UPSC Prelims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The geography optional paper for the Civil Services Examination consists of two parts, each of 250 marks, for a total of 500 marks. <strong>Part I<\/strong> focuses on physical geography and covers topics such as <strong>geomorphology, climatology, oceanography, and biogeography<\/strong>. <strong>Part II<\/strong> focuses on <strong>human geography<\/strong> and covers topics such as <strong>population geography<\/strong>, economic geography, settlement geography, and regional planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Paper II<\/strong> of the Geography Optional for the Civil Services Examination in India covers a comprehensive syllabus on Indian Geography. The syllabus includes topics on the <strong>physical setting of India, resources, agriculture, industry, transport and communication, cultural settings, settlements, regional development and planning, political aspects, <\/strong>and<strong> contemporary issues<\/strong>. It covers the physical geography of India, including its relief features, climate, natural vegetation, drainage systems, and monsoons. It also covers the human geography of India, including population, demographics, economic activities, regional development, and cultural regions. The syllabus also touches upon issues such as the energy crisis, agricultural productivity, industrial regionalization, urbanization, and environmental degradation. Aspirants preparing for the exam need to have a comprehensive understanding of these topics to perform well in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for the geography optional, it is important to have a strong foundation in the fundamental concepts and principles of geography. This includes a good understanding of geography as a subject and the various sub-disciplines within it, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the earth&#8217;s physical and human systems and their interactions. Additionally, it is important to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to apply geographic concepts to real-world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3ca6b61e4d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3ca6b61e4d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Why_choose_Geography_as_your_Optional\" title=\"Why choose Geography as your Optional?\">Why choose Geography as your Optional?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Geography_Optional_Toppers\" title=\"Geography Optional Toppers\">Geography Optional Toppers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#In_Prelims_Exam\" title=\"In Prelims Exam\">In Prelims Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#In_Mains_Exam\" title=\"In Mains Exam\">In Mains Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#In_Essays\" title=\"In Essays\">In Essays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Why_is_Geography_Optional_with_Edukemy\" title=\"Why is Geography Optional with Edukemy?\">Why is Geography Optional with Edukemy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#About_Faculty\" title=\"About Faculty\">About Faculty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Edukemys_Geography_Optional_Course_Structure\" title=\"Edukemy&#8217;s Geography Optional Course Structure\">Edukemy&#8217;s Geography Optional Course Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Geography_Optional_Basic_to_Advanced\" title=\"Geography Optional Basic to Advanced\">Geography Optional Basic to Advanced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Foundation_Classes\" title=\"Foundation Classes\">Foundation Classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Now_what_is_this_Structured_Mentorship\" title=\"Now, what is this Structured Mentorship?\">Now, what is this Structured Mentorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Foundation_done_%E2%80%93_now_what\" title=\"Foundation done &#8211; now what?\">Foundation done &#8211; now what?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Q_What_is_the_significance_of_choosing_Geography_as_an_optional_subject_in_the_UPSC_exam\" title=\"Q: What is the significance of choosing Geography as an optional subject in the UPSC exam?\">Q: What is the significance of choosing Geography as an optional subject in the UPSC exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Q_How_is_the_Geography_optional_syllabus_structured_for_the_UPSC_examination\" title=\"Q: How is the Geography optional syllabus structured for the UPSC examination?\">Q: How is the Geography optional syllabus structured for the UPSC examination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Q_Is_a_background_in_Geography_essential_to_excel_in_the_Geography_optional_paper_for_UPSC\" title=\"Q: Is a background in Geography essential to excel in the Geography optional paper for UPSC?\">Q: Is a background in Geography essential to excel in the Geography optional paper for UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Q_How_important_is_map-based_knowledge_in_the_Geography_optional_paper\" title=\"Q: How important is map-based knowledge in the Geography optional paper?\">Q: How important is map-based knowledge in the Geography optional paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#Q_What_are_some_recommended_resources_and_study_materials_for_Geography_optional_in_UPSC_preparation\" title=\"Q: What are some recommended resources and study materials for Geography optional in UPSC preparation?\">Q: What are some recommended resources and study materials for Geography optional in UPSC preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional\/#For_Admissions_talk_to_our_Mentor_%E2%80%93_9811333901_9811333782\" title=\"For Admissions, talk to our Mentor &#8211; 9811333901, 9811333782\">For Admissions, talk to our Mentor &#8211; 9811333901, 9811333782<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_Geography_as_your_Optional\"><\/span>Why choose Geography as your Optional?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should an aspirant choose Geography Optional? We have some data-driven strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=orKiZvZ6Jjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reasons for you<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography Optional is one of the highest scoring optional in the UPSC CSE Exam. We don&#8217;t say this, but the toppers over the years have proved this year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the toppers in recent times along with their marks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Optional_Toppers\"><\/span>Geography Optional Toppers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Toppe<\/strong>r<\/td><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ira Singhal<\/td><td>Rank 1 &#8211; 2014<\/td><td>306<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shweta Chauhan<\/td><td>Rank 8 &#8211; 2016<\/td><td>326<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pratham Kaushik<\/td><td>Rank 5 &#8211; 2017<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junaid Ahmed<\/td><td>Rank 3 &#8211; 2018<\/td><td>321<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yasharth Shekha<\/td><td>Rank 12 &#8211; 2021<\/td><td>306<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the above reason, the most important reason why Geography Optional should be chosen is the overlap with UPSC GS Syllabus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Prelims_Exam\"><\/span>In Prelims Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UPSC Prelims Exam, we get at least 20-25 questions combined from Geography and environment. That&#8217;s a whopping 25% of the marks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Mains_Exam\"><\/span>In Mains Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UPSC Mains Exam, we get <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>7-8 Questions on Indian Society in GS 1 which can be answered with help from Geography Optional<\/li><li>8 Questions on Geography in GS 1 which can be answered with help from Geography Optional<\/li><li>4 Questions on Agriculture in GS 3 which can be answered with help from Geography Optional<\/li><li>3-4 Questions on Environment &amp; Ecology in GS 3 which can be answered with the help of Geography Optional.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the 500 marks in Geography Optional, we have around <strong>300-350<\/strong> Marks which can be answered in GS 1 &amp; 3 using Geography as an Optional!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Essays\"><\/span>In Essays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Prelims and Mains, the Essay papers might also include topics that are related to Geography Optional. Some of the examples include &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Urbanization is a blessing in disguise. (1997)<\/li><li>The protection of ecology and the environment is essential for sustained economic development. (2006)<\/li><li>Urbanization and its hazards. (2008)<\/li><li>Should a moratorium be imposed on all fresh mining in tribal areas of the country? (2010)<\/li><li>We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws. (2017)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is apart from various dimensions which can be pulled in Essays. Think of the number of marks you can gather just by looking at this analysis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Geography_Optional_with_Edukemy\"><\/span>Why is Geography Optional with Edukemy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next question to be asked is, where should you study your Geography Optional from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we answer that, let&#8217;s try and understand the most basic requirements before choosing an optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Scoring: As you can see from the examples above, toppers like Ira Singhal and Yasharth Shekhar prove how Geography Optional has the capability of helping you score more than 300 marks! Imagine the amount of practice and time that you would have to give time for if your Optional was Mathematics.<\/li><li>Overlap with GS: Around 25% marks in Prelims, and 300+ marks apart from Optionals in GS &#8211; Need we say more?<\/li><li>Student&#8217;s abilities: Like all learnings, studying Geography Optional would also require the abilities of the student. If you are an Engineer or from a technical field, and think that memorization is not your forte &#8211; rather building your understanding around concepts is, then Geography Optional is the subject for you! Unlike optionals like Philosophy and Anthropology, Geography Optional syllabus might be vast, but the amount of time you would require to MEMORIZE other optionals would be less than (or equivalent to) the time you would spend the time LEARNING CONCEPTS in Geography. <\/li><li>Length of Syllabus: Should the length of the syllabus be a concern? If it is, then let us tell you &#8211; as stated in the previous point, the amount of time you would require to MEMORIZE other optionals would be less than (or equivalent to) the time you would spend the time LEARNING CONCEPTS in Geography. <\/li><li>Sources of Information\/Study: We have exactly defined areas from where you need to study. No doubt our <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/\">Booklist of Geography Optional<\/a> is the most loved content piece by the new students!<\/li><li>Dynamism: We have a carefully curated <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\/kosmos\">KOSMOS Magazine<\/a> helping you solve this requirement of being dynamic in your optionals!<\/li><li>FACULTY &#8211; Which brings us to our next point<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Faculty\"><\/span>About Faculty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shabbir A Bashir is one of the co-founders of Edukemy and the industry\u2019s most lauded professor in UPSC preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have 10 toppers from Geography Optional, we can guarantee you that at least 7 of them would have gone through either of our <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/geography-optional-hard-copy-notes\">Notes<\/a>, our KOSMOS Magazine or gone through our Foundation and Enrichment Classes\/Test Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has been in the industry for over 21 years now, guiding aspirants with his immense knowledge of Geography and the Environment. Throughout his career, he has ensured that every UPSC aspirant gains exceptional guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before co-founding Edukemy, he worked as a senior faculty member with Vajiram and Ravi for 17 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you have planned on joining Optionals for Geography, who better than to study it from Shabbir sir?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our beloved Shabbir sir is not only a master of Geography Optionals producing toppers year after year, but he is also a mentor for UPSC, whose methods have helped people manage their General Studies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask our students (Check it on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=edukemy&amp;rlz=1C1UEAD_enIN1001IN1001&amp;oq=edukemy&amp;aqs=chrome.0.35i39j46i131i175i199i433i512j69i60l4j69i65j69i61.2293j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x390d01d61aaaaaab:0x188aa985ced43f41,1,,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Reviews<\/a>) and you will know why Geography Optional by Shabbir Sir is the best bet you have!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"692\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3894 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.png 973w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-585x416.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 973px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 973\/692;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"425\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3895 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-2.png 898w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-2-585x277.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 898px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 898\/425;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"362\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3896 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png 832w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-585x255.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 832px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 832\/362;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"566\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4.png 887w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-585x373.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 887px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 887\/566;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The feedback by students is itself a testimony of why <strong>Shabbir sir is the best faculty for Geography Optional!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edukemys_Geography_Optional_Course_Structure\"><\/span>Edukemy&#8217;s Geography Optional Course Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how things would progress in case you join the Geography Optional Integrated Course with Shabbir sir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Optional_Basic_to_Advanced\"><\/span>Geography Optional Basic to Advanced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We have recorded these important lectures. When students started coming to study the Optionals, the students without a background feared how would they START studying the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we built a short course of 18 lectures, where we highlight and teach all the important themes and concepts that would appear during the Foundation Course. It is, in a way, a pre-taste of what is going to come next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundation_Classes\"><\/span>Foundation Classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We would then start with the Foundation Classes for Geography Optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>There would be a total of 150 Live Classes<\/li><li>Mapping Videos with 44 Lectures would be given access to<\/li><li>Class Summaries after each class<\/li><li>Structured Mentorship!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_what_is_this_Structured_Mentorship\"><\/span>Now, what is this Structured Mentorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have highly qualified UPSC Mentorships specifically working in the Geography Optional team, who would be tracking your progress based on data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do they get this data?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>We divide the whole course structure into weeks<\/li><li>Each Week, we would give an assignment &#8211; where we would give you a question on Monday of 15-30 marks. You have to write the answer which would be reviewed by the mentors.<\/li><li>Each day of the week, we&#8217;d guide you with some examples, where you can create a synopsis of the class<\/li><li>The synopsis is a half-page version of whatever you&#8217;ve studied in class. This would be the basic material that you keep on revising over the time of your preparations.<\/li><li>Each synopsis would be for 10 marks, for each mark would be allocated by the Mentor.<\/li><li>Shabbir sir gives you a 1-2 question every week for you to write an answer on. You would again be evaluated on a total of 10-20 marks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the above, each student would be given marks scored out of the total marks &#8211; a cumulative of the activities done in the week. This way, we would exactly know how are you progressing over the time of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundation_done_%E2%80%93_now_what\"><\/span>Foundation done &#8211; now what?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation Course would help you answer Level 1-2 Questions at best. But can Level 3 questions be answered from the Foundation Course? We can try &#8211; after all, nothing is impossible, but it would help you get the 300 marks if you do it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we focus not just on a test series based on the Previous Year&#8217;s Analysis, we rather have Enrichment Classes to complement your Test Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>A set of 38 Lectures based on Question-Answer and concept discussion<\/li><li>Based on the lectures for each module, we will have a total of 9 tests<\/li><li>A total of 180+ Questions just in the test series would be complemented with Model Answers<\/li><li>7 Tests would be evaluated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it Naman Goyal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LO9L-xLy-E0&amp;ab_channel=Edukemy\">Anjali Shrotiya <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ziC-70kA3G0&amp;t=183s&amp;ab_channel=Edukemy\">Dheenah Dastagir<\/a>, everyone has benefitted from this approach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the decision to choose Geography Optional is your own, we can surely guarantee that as a guide, mentor, or institution, we will certainly help you come out with flying colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you make a decision, we would certainly want you to consider us to serve you the best for your Optionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some resources which might help you with Geography Optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Booklist for Geography Optional &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/li><li>Geography Optional Syllabus &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-syllabus-upsc-cse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/li><li>UPSC Geography &#8211; Prelims, Mains, and Optionals &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-geography-prelims-mains-optional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Click Here<\/a><\/li><li>Geography Optional Notes &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-notes-upsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/li><li>KOSMOS &#8211; Geography &amp; Environment Monthly Magazine &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\/kosmos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_significance_of_choosing_Geography_as_an_optional_subject_in_the_UPSC_exam\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What is the significance of choosing Geography as an optional subject in the UPSC exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Choosing Geography as an optional subject in the UPSC exam offers candidates a multidisciplinary understanding of the world, covering physical, human, and environmental aspects. It provides a comprehensive perspective on global issues, making it a relevant and scoring optional subject. Moreover, the analytical and map-reading skills acquired through Geography can be beneficial in other stages of the Civil Services Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_is_the_Geography_optional_syllabus_structured_for_the_UPSC_examination\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How is the Geography optional syllabus structured for the UPSC examination?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Geography optional syllabus for UPSC is divided into two papers. Paper I focuses on physical geography, covering topics like geomorphology, climatology, oceanography, and biogeography. Paper II deals with human geography, including topics such as population geography, regional planning, and economic geography. The syllabus is designed to assess candidates&#8217; knowledge, understanding, and critical analysis of geographical concepts and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_a_background_in_Geography_essential_to_excel_in_the_Geography_optional_paper_for_UPSC\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Is a background in Geography essential to excel in the Geography optional paper for UPSC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: While a background in Geography can be advantageous, it is not essential to excel in the Geography optional paper. The UPSC syllabus is designed to test candidates&#8217; conceptual understanding and analytical abilities rather than rote memorization. Many successful candidates with diverse academic backgrounds have performed well in the Geography optional paper by focusing on a systematic and strategic approach to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_important_is_map-based_knowledge_in_the_Geography_optional_paper\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How important is map-based knowledge in the Geography optional paper?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Map-based questions are integral to the Geography optional paper. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to analyze geographical phenomena spatially. It is crucial to develop map-reading skills, understand the location of significant geographical features, and interpret maps to answer questions accurately. A solid foundation in cartography and geographical techniques is beneficial for scoring well in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_recommended_resources_and_study_materials_for_Geography_optional_in_UPSC_preparation\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What are some recommended resources and study materials for Geography optional in UPSC preparation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Some recommended resources for Geography optional in UPSC preparation include standard textbooks like &#8220;Physical Geography&#8221; by Savindra Singh, &#8220;Human Geography&#8221; by Majid Husain, and &#8220;Geography of India&#8221; by Majid Husain. Additionally, candidates should refer to UPSC question papers, previous years&#8217; toppers&#8217; answer sheets, and relevant academic journals to gain insights into the pattern and depth of questions asked in the examination. Regular revision and practice are key to mastering the Geography optional syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Learn through Videos &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vOD8sU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> <\/li><li>2. Be Exam Ready by Practicing Daily MCQs &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q9z2nF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> <\/li><li>3. Daily Newsletter &#8211; Get all your Current Affairs Covered &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bE2y5J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> <\/li><li>4. 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